Debra Black
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- Milken Institute1h 1m
Supercharge the Search for Cures: Medical Philanthropists Reinvent Giving to Get Results
LaTese Briggs, Debra Black, Cindy L. Citrone, Joyce Keller, Melissa Stevens, Rob Citron
A panel of leaders from the Melanoma Research Alliance, 33 Foundation, and Gilbert Family Foundation discussed a strategic sector shift from reactive check-writing to active venture philanthropy that leverages flexible capital to fill the translational research gap. These institutions demonstrated high-impact outcomes, such as funding all 11 FDA-approved melanoma therapies and developing a non-profit venture fund to accelerate breast cancer treatments, while also employing non-cash assets like sports partnerships to drive systemic organ donation reforms. By addressing structural barriers including the nonprofit consolidation of small entities and the medical device "valley of death," the experts advocated for patient-centric infrastructure investments and deep, data-driven engagement models to maximize scientific returns.
- Milken Institute1h 8m
Giving Back: How Asia's Philanthropists Are Making an Impact
Heng Wing Chan, Andrew L. Cohen, Debra Black, Binod Chaudhary, P.N.C. Menon, Kris Wiluan, John Wood
The Milken Institute Center for Strategic Philanthropy hosted a panel featuring leaders from Room to Read, the Melanoma Research Foundation, and Indofood to advocate shifting philanthropy from simple checkbook donations to strategic, data-driven models focused on measurable social ROI. Moderator Jerome Cohen and panelists emphasized that addressing global challenges, such as Africa's impending infrastructure needs and widespread illiteracy, requires consolidating fragmented NGOs and leveraging private sector resources. The discussion concluded with a consensus that future impact depends on cross-sector collaboration, rigorous performance metrics, and a generational shift toward sustainable wealth distribution rather than accumulation.